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DLA transfer to PIP - dates do not match?
8 years 9 months ago #173451 by Faith
DLA transfer to PIP - dates do not match? was created by Faith
Hi 
I last applied for DLA in 2014 & the decision letter said the award would end on 27 Oct 2016. I've now successfully applied for PIP but, strangely, the decision letter says (on page 2):
"Now we've made our decision about your PIP claim, this means your DLA will end on 6 December 2016."
& the letter says my PIP claim begins on 7 Dec (with first payment on 29 Dec). So, I'm confused? Will I continue to receive DLA until 6 Dec (as implied by PIP letter) or did DLA payments stop on 27 Oct (as DLA letter had stated) meaning I will not receive any DLA or PIP for Nov? Any info greatly appreciated!
I last applied for DLA in 2014 & the decision letter said the award would end on 27 Oct 2016. I've now successfully applied for PIP but, strangely, the decision letter says (on page 2):
"Now we've made our decision about your PIP claim, this means your DLA will end on 6 December 2016."
& the letter says my PIP claim begins on 7 Dec (with first payment on 29 Dec). So, I'm confused? Will I continue to receive DLA until 6 Dec (as implied by PIP letter) or did DLA payments stop on 27 Oct (as DLA letter had stated) meaning I will not receive any DLA or PIP for Nov? Any info greatly appreciated!
8 years 9 months ago #173471 by Gordon
The law requires your DLA to remain in payment until 28 days after a Decision on your PIP claim has been made, they will have extended your DLA claim to accommodate this, check your payments in case they muck it up.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic DLA transfer to PIP - dates do not match?
Aurla wrote: Hi
I last applied for DLA in 2014 & the decision letter said the award would end on 27 Oct 2016. I've now successfully applied for PIP but, strangely, the decision letter says (on page 2):
"Now we've made our decision about your PIP claim, this means your DLA will end on 6 December 2016."
& the letter says my PIP claim begins on 7 Dec (with first payment on 29 Dec). So, I'm confused? Will I continue to receive DLA until 6 Dec (as implied by PIP letter) or did DLA payments stop on 27 Oct (as DLA letter had stated) meaning I will not receive any DLA or PIP for Nov? Any info greatly appreciated!
The law requires your DLA to remain in payment until 28 days after a Decision on your PIP claim has been made, they will have extended your DLA claim to accommodate this, check your payments in case they muck it up.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
8 years 9 months ago #173476 by Faith
Replied by Faith on topic DLA transfer to PIP - dates do not match?
Thank you so much for the explanation! It all makes sense now! Cheers!
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